Riesling and Zinfandel are two grape varieties famous for giving textured wines of great aromatic complexity. During the event, hosted by Simon Awdry from Liberty Wines, we are going to taste 10 different examples of Riesling and Zinfandel wines from all over the world, in order to get a clearer understanding on what gives them their unique character.
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Exclusively handcrafted for Hay Wines by the Padroggi family in Oltrepo Pavese, Northern Italy. Made from 100% organic Pinot Noir grapes and aged at least 30 months on the lees. This sparkling wine shows a complex, warm and elegant nose dominated by enticing notes of dried fruit, toasted almond and honey. Good structure, with a beautiful creamy texture intensified by fine lingering bubbles. The finish shows a remarkable length, with creamy notes of butter combined with rich fruitiness of ripe pear. The perfect celebration wine.
This wine is named in honour of the foundation of St Katherine’s Hospital, one of Ledbury’s oldest buildings, in 1231 by bishop Hugh Foliot.

Brilliant straw yellow with a green shimmer. Quite pronounced and expressive aroma with flowery and somewhat spicy notes. Rich flavoured in the mouth, with a slight smokiness at the back and a good, fresh finish.

Ruby red in colour, with a concentrated perfume of red and black cherries, with the ripasso adding a dried cherry intensity. Full-bodied on the palate, with lovely balance between opulent cherry-pie character and supple structure. Good length with a mouth watering bitter-cherry twist on the finish.

Fresh, intensely floral, yet very fruity - apple blossom and lemon aromas give way to peach, orange and all manner of tropical fruit nuances, leading to an intense grapiness on the palate. This really is packed with flavour, combining a touch of richness with gorgeous acidity and a subtle herbiness. A beautifully made wine of real elegance - and brilliant value for money.

Grown in vineyards that are over 45 years old, this medium-bodied Zin has exceptional varietal character with lovely aromas of dark fruit and blackberry. Subtle pepper spice mingles with richly concentrated fruit flavours of blackberry, ripe plums and fresh red raspberries. Barrel ageing created its smooth, silky finish and unprecedented depth.

Black plum, blackberry, lemon zest and liquorice are the key aromas on this Amarone-patterned blend from Argentina. The palate is concentrated, rich and lush, with grabby, soft tannins and sweet flavours of blackberry, brown sugar and caramel. Toasty and mild on the finish, with jammy thickness.

Viu Manent San Carlos Malbec is an intense, dark ruby-red colour. The nose is fresh and fruity with notes of ripe tart fruits such as plums and cherries along with spicy notes that lend complexity. The palate has great structure accompanied by fresh natural acidity that lends balance and silkiness without losing the personality of flavours.